Telematic Performance : exploring embodiment at a distance

This Internally Sponsored Studio* will explore a broad spectrum of  
Telematic or Networked Performance practices from paper cup telephones  
to Stelarc to Second Life, including a consideration of how these  
technologies and practices relate to distance learning and other  
solutions to practice across sites.  What is embodiment? How does the  
connection of multiple sites enhance or obstruct our experience of the  
work presented, or does it somehow create a new experience? We will  
examine and experiment with musical/dance/theater/performance art and  
other works that are sited in multiple locations simultaneously and  
demand a connection between the spaces to function.  The course will  
include visits (lectures/workshops) from several notable artists in  
the field.

*NOTE: This course explores a new model for research at RISD, internal  
sponsorship.  RISD’s Continuing Education Program is sponsoring/ 
supporting this course as a progressive model of intra-RISD research.   
The projects and thinking that emerge from this course will not be  
dictated by the sponsor but will be used by them to think through/ 
inspire conversation about some of the issues and opportunities in  
developing future online learning offerings at RISD.